grommet
grommet definition
grom·met (gräm′it)
noun
- a ring of rope or metal used to fasten the edge of a sail to its stay, hold an oar in place, etc.
- an eyelet, as of metal or plastic, protecting an opening in cloth, leather, etc.
Etymology: < obs. Fr gromette (now gourmette), curb chain, bridle < gourmer, to curb, prob. < VL *grumus, throat
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